Commercial & Contract Advisory Officer

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Job Title

Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer

Location

Sydney, NSW (Sydney-based applicants only)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer to support a complex and evolving Defence maritime program. This role focuses on strengthening contract performance, governance, and commercial assurance within a Defence environment, delivering disciplined and compliant contract management aligned to ASDEFCON and Defence requirements.

The successful candidate will provide proactive, forward-leaning commercial support while ensuring all contract records, performance documentation, and commercial processes are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day administration of assigned Defence contracts, including correspondence, registers, claims, deliverables, and financial tracking

  • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of contract management frameworks, performance metrics, and contract management plans

  • Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs, service levels, WHS, environmental, and Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations

  • Validate supplier self-assessments and contribute to formal performance, compliance, and assurance reviews

  • Prepare briefs, status reports, performance summaries, and commercial inputs for governance forums and senior stakeholders

  • Assist with drafting and coordinating contract variations and change proposals

  • Support risk assessments, issue management, and commercial governance activities

  • Liaise with suppliers, engineering, logistics, finance, and project teams to ensure contractual obligations and timelines are met

  • Ensure all activities align with Defence policies, ASDEFCON, Australian Standards, and industry best practice

Essential Experience & Requirements

  • Demonstrated Defence commercial or contracting experience, supporting acquisition and/or sustainment programs

  • Proven practitioner-level experience working with ASDEFCON-based contracts

  • Strong understanding of Defence commercial governance, contract performance management, and assurance

  • Working knowledge of Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations and reporting

  • Ability to operate effectively within complex Defence stakeholder environments

Security & Eligibility

  • Must be Sydney-based

  • Must hold an AGSVA Baseline clearance (NV1 or higher will also be considered)

  • Applicants must be able to provide a CSID number upon successful placement

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